Overview of Microgrid Results

Microgrid Name Generation Bus Minimum 1 hr Load (kW) Average 1 hr Load (kW) Average Daytime 1 hr Load (kW) Maximum 1 hr Load (kW) Maximum 1 hr Critical Load (kW) Existing Fossil Generation (kW) New Fossil Generation (kW) Existing Solar (kW) New Solar (kW) Existing Battery Power (kW) Existing Battery Energy Storage (kWh) New Battery Power (kW) New Battery Energy Storage (kWh) Existing Wind (kW) New Wind (kW) Total Generation on Microgrid (kW) Renewable Generation (% of Annual kWh) Emissions (Yr 1 Tons CO2) Emissions Reduction (Yr 1 % CO2) Average Outage Survived (h) O+M Costs (Yr 1 $ before tax) CapEx ($) CapEx after Tax Incentives ($) Net Present Value ($)
mg0 634 60 178 247 306 170 0 62 440 149 79 307 79 9 0 0 730 46 570 16 231 11,021 594,213 439,658 -162,479
mg1 675 243 453 574 861 550 265 11 0 1,377 0 0 198 647 0 0 1,852 41 1,575 41 717 29,142 2,983,172 1,888,524 314,239
mg2 646 25 139 215 385 100 0 13 0 553 0 0 110 286 0 0 676 49 416 49 1,008 9,181 1,361,784 913,328 -47,384
Summary None 389 769 1,036 1,548 820 265 86 440 2,079 79 307 387 942 0 0 3,258 44 2,561 38 231 49,344 4,939,169 3,241,510 104,376

Report Generated

2023-07-08 11:50:09.078817

Model Inputs

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User Warnings

Supporting critical loads across microgrids assumes an AMI metering system. If not currently installed, add budget for the creation of an AMI system.
Supporting critical loads across microgrids assumes the ability to remotely disconnect 3-phase loads.

Distribution Upgrades needed to create Microgrids

Microgrid Location Recommended Upgrade Cost Estimate ($)
mg0 mg0 Microgrid Design 100,000
mg0 mg0 Microgrid Controls 100,000
mg0 632633 SCADA disconnect switch 50,000
mg0 634a_data_center AMI disconnect meter 500
mg0 634b_radar AMI disconnect meter 500
mg0 634c_atc_tower AMI disconnect meter 500
mg1 mg1 Microgrid Design 100,000
mg1 mg1 Microgrid Controls 100,000
mg1 671692 SCADA disconnect switch 50,000
mg1 675a_hospital 3-phase relay 20,000
mg1 675b_residential1 3-phase relay 20,000
mg1 675c_residential1 3-phase relay 20,000
mg1 692_warehouse2 3-phase relay 20,000
mg2 mg2 Microgrid Design 100,000
mg2 mg2 Microgrid Controls 100,000
mg2 632645 SCADA disconnect switch 50,000
mg2 645_hangar AMI disconnect meter 500
mg2 646_office AMI disconnect meter 500